.223 Remington Cartridge from China
A rifle cartridge with a 55-grain FMJ bullet, commonly used in AR-15 platforms for target shooting and varmint hunting. Falls under HTS 9306.30.41 as a standard small arms cartridge with brass case and boxer primer. Popular for civilian sporting use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify ITAR compliance if military-spec loads; civilian sporting ammo requires FFL importer
• Include ballistic data and proof of non-military end-use in documentation
• Ship as Class 1.4S explosives; avoid common pitfalls like incorrect UN number declaration